Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 57 min
Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (41 min) The island's highest mountain features lush vegetation & rugged hiking trails with scenic views. Le Morne Brabant (20 min) Historic 1,824-ft. mountain offering a scenic & challenging climb to its sweeping views at the top. Grand Bassin (41 min) Hindu sacred & yearly pilgrimage site, with temples & shrines around the scenic crater lake. Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (29 min) Jeep & hiking tours of a protected forest with flowering plants, pink pigeons & giant tortoises. Black River Gorges National Park (33 min) Large rainforest park offering 2 information centers, picnic areas & 60 km. of hiking trails. Curious Corner of Chamarel (22 min) Gallery featuring dozens of interactive optical illusions, plus a garden cafe & a gift shop. Casela Nature Parks (13 min) Huge outdoor amusement park with safari tours, camel rides & zip-lining, plus restaurants & shops. Tamarin Public Beach (6 min) Swimming, kayaking & stand-up paddle-boarding offered at a sandy beach with views of dramatic peaks. Flic En Flac Beach (23 min) White-sand beach lined with casuarina trees, offering water sports, lagoons & nearby restaurants. La Vallee Des Couleurs Nature Park (44 min) Known for its landscape with 23 colors, this scenic park offers trails & wildlife, plus zip-lining. Trou aux Cerfs (36 min) Approximately 300m crater of a dormant volcano, with lush vegetation surrounding a small lake. Île aux Benitiers (14 min) Unspoilt 160-acre coral island with virgin beaches & coconut plantations, popular for boat trips. Chamarel Waterfall (26 min) These picturesque, 272-ft. waterfalls can be viewed from an upper deck & base with shallow swimming. Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark (29 min) 7 different colors can be seen in these sand dunes in a park with a waterfall, a cafe & tortoises. Tamarind Falls (37 min) Stunning eco-destination known for its cascading waterfalls, diving pools, ponds & lush landscape. |